Rattowal is a village of Mandi Bahauddin District of Punjab, Pakistan with a population of approximately 10,000 people.[1][2] Situated in northern Punjab, the village lies between the cities of Mandi Bahauddin and Phalia - about 18 km (11 mi) from Mandi Bahauddin, 7 km (4.3 mi) from Phalia, 45 km (28 mi) from Malakwal and roughly 80 km (50 mi) from Salam interchange on M2 Motorway. Rattowal is located at an altitude of 218 m (715 ft) above sea level.

Rattowal
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Village
Rattowal is located in Pakistan
Rattowal
Rattowal
Location in Pakistan
Coordinates: 32°28′N 73°30′E / 32.467°N 73.500°E / 32.467; 73.500
Country Pakistan
RegionPunjab
DistrictMandi Bahauddin District
TehsilMandi Bahauddin Tehsil
Area
 • Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
218 m (715 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total8,000
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Area code0456

Education

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Government Islamia Millet High School for Boys,[3] established in early 70s, is a famous progressive school in Madhray Rattowal. The village also hosts the Government High School for Girls.Two Government primary schools for boys and one Government primary school for Girls. There are also private schools in the village.

Weather

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This village has a moderate climate, it remains hot in summer and cold in winter. During peak summer, the temperature rises up to 44 °C (111 °F). The winter months are mild and the minimum temperature may fall below 0 °C (32 °F). The average annual rainfall in the district is 50 mm (2.0 in).

History

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Rattowal is a progressed village of Punjab. It is founded about 200 years ago by the Ranjha Bradry (a cast in Punjab). But there are many other groups of people living in the village since hundreds of years Ranjha Brothraan

References

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  1. ^ "Rattowal, Pakistan".
  2. ^ "Union Counsils and Villages in Tehsil Mandi Bahauddin".
  3. ^ *"Distt Govt Schools List: mbdin mandi-bahauddin mandi bahauddin mandi baha-ud-din". Mbdin.net. Retrieved 5 May 2012.